kjaymiller

kjaymiller, 1 day ago to random

My List of things that I took (and wish I took)to PyCon US for the Black Python Devs Booth: https://kjaymiller.com/blog/my-list-of-things-that-i-took-and-wish-i-took-to-pycon-us-for-the-black-python-devs-booth.html

kjaymiller, 4 days ago to random

“Build Abuse Observability From Day 1”

expect abuse. You don’t have to be popular if you have these, then expect abuse will come.

AI is going to amplify this like the number of resumes it can apply for.

kjaymiller, 4 days ago to random

I want to thank everyone who donated. In the end we raised over $15,300 from over 280 Donations at #PyConUS!

This will contribute to building communities, giving Pythonistas a chance to lead initiatives and support a lot of conferences who want to see a more diverse Python community.

kjaymiller, 4 days ago (edited 4 days ago) to random

We're about halfway through our supply of tickets for Nigerian tech students.

That means there are about 35 tickets left for #pyconnigeria. If you're an tech student in the Lagos area, Sign up to reserve yours TODAY!

1. Visit https://blackpythondevs.com
2. Join Discord
3. Enter command !pycon
4. Complete the form

kjaymiller, 4 days ago to random

It has come to my attention that some folks don't understand why we use the words "Colored" or "Coloured" for some of our community members. It's very important.

https://blackpythondevs.com/2024-05-22-why-we-use-colored-and-coloured/

kjaymiller, 5 days ago to random

Awww come on. I wanted to get a photo for my slides.....

[ALT IMAGE] - Google Slides Search for a GIF of the Racist Turtle returning no results

kjaymiller, 6 days ago to random

We’re hoping to launch a Documentation Team to help us write better policy and documentation around what we're doing.

We need mentors!

If you're a documentation expert or help maintain policy docs for a tech organization and want to help @blackpythondevs let us know!!

kjaymiller, 6 days ago (edited 6 days ago) to random

I believed @hynek inspired my next talk - No Role Modelz

More-Code - implementing RBAC into your FastAPI/Django/Flask Application.

Less-Code - how to build leaders in meetups, conferences, and online communities.

Both will be guided by the lyrics of J.Coles Hit song of the same name.

Which would you rather hear me speak about?

kjaymiller, 7 days ago to random

Okay as we jump into our final days of PyCon. I want to share we raised $11,000 in the first two days for @blackpythondevs

This is amazing and will rapidly fast-forward our plans including starting an open source contribution program and establishing our first local groups (while supporting some others)

Our stretch goal is $15,000!!

We're about $3,250 away. There are still about 2200 people at #pyconUS that haven't donated and $2-5 each would obliterate that goal!!

kjaymiller, 7 days ago to random

Excited to hear @blackpythondevs Vice-Chair @veldakiara is now the Python Steering Council Secretary!!

So so proud of you!!

kjaymiller, 8 days ago to random

Okay y'all showed out!!

Yesterday I ask about 3000 folks at #pyconUS (In-person and virtual) along with folks on social media. 200 of y'all rose to the occasion and donated making us smash our hopeful goal for the first day of the event.

That funding will continue to support our initiatives - https://blackpythondevs.com/initiatives/.

That goal always day one and y'all did it! Day two we're continuing the push.

Let's we add $4000 as our goal today to help support Black Python Devs.

kjaymiller, 9 days ago to legal

I have a goal. In the next 4 hours we’re going to share our story and I want to see if we can raise $5500 at #PyConUS in that time.

https://blackpythondevs.com/#support

This will cover one of our initiatives for 2024. That I will breakdown after we hit it!! Just know that hundreds of developers around the globe will be positively impacted.

kjaymiller, 10 days ago to random

Okay time for the big announcement. @blackpythondevs is officially operating as a US Non-Profit under the @Gnome foundation! #PyConUS.

You can now contribute directly to our efforts.

Learn more about our descision here - https://blackpythondevs.com/2024-05-17-non-profit-announcement/

kjaymiller, 10 days ago to random

We ( @blackpythondevs) have a big announcement later today to kick off PyCon US.

But before that we hit another milestone with 400 members! (Fastest jump in membership so far!!)

Celebrate with us at the community booth later at the reception!! #PyConUS

kjaymiller, 10 days ago to random

Anyone bring their family with them my wife and 5yo will be stuck in the hotel all bored if there’s no one else to hang with?

Also I’m only hoping for family friendly dinners so they can enjoy Pittsburgh as well.

Once they turn to bed I will go back out and do the Con Thing.
#PyConUS

kjaymiller, 10 days ago to random

We just crossed 1/3 of our drive to send #75 Nigerian students to #PyConNigeria. Share this initiative so we can start building the next global community of pythonistas.

(P.S. - we ain’t done yet!)
@blackpythondevs

kjaymiller, 12 days ago to random

Nigerian Students learning Python! Join Black Python Devs today to receive one of our 75 free tickets for Pycon Nigeria later in July! More information at - https://blackpythondevs.com/2024-05-03-pycon_ng_2024/] https://ng.pycon.org/

Black Python Devs x PyCon Nigeria

kjaymiller, 12 days ago to random

Been playing Rusty's retirement and I just wish I had steam on my work computer so I can stay engaged with work (and my crops).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666510/Rustys_Retirement/

kjaymiller, 28 days ago to random

I was out of town but wanted but wanted to make sure I mentioned that @blackpythondevs is officially 1-year old! We have some big announcements coming soon and we will be celebrating our birthday at PyCon US!!

Happy Birthday GIF by Hello All

kjaymiller, 1 month ago to random

Why did this song kick my hyperfocus into high gear.

https://youtu.be/v9y51akm3N4

NGL there may be some truth in there.

kjaymiller, 1 month ago to random

On Getting Your First Job in Tech (Part 1): https://kjaymiller.com/blog/on-getting-your-first-job-in-tech-part-1.html

kjaymiller, 1 month ago to braves

My favorite time of the year!! #Braves #MLB #ATL

kjaymiller, 2 months ago to random

Good morning!

kjaymiller, 2 months ago to random

This sadly conflicts for me so I can’t attend but so glad to see this back in action!! https://fosstodon.org/@pyohio/112134919416520705

kjaymiller, 2 months ago to random

Jay got mad at people being lazy with AI and decided to write 1000+ words on it.

https://kjaymiller.com/blog/personal-blogs-are-no-longer-personal-when-ai-gets-too-involved.html

Attached is the AI created summary 📸